Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

By: Emmanuel Acho

Narrated by: Emmanuel Acho

Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

"Acho’s gregariously pragmatic delivery educates with clarity and makes the book come alive." -- Booklist

"Narrated by the author, this audio program feels like an evening with a good friend who doesn't shy away from awkward questions.... A personal interview with his editor, great production standards, and his personality make this an accessible listen. Listeners may become uncomfortable but will want to keep listening." - AudioFile Magazine on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

This program is read by the author, and includes a bonus conversation.

An urgent primer on race and racism, from the host of the viral hit video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man”

“You cannot fix a problem you do not know you have.” So begins Emmanuel Acho in his essential guide to the truths Americans need to know to address the systemic racism that has recently electrified protests in all fifty states. “There is a fix,” Acho says. “But in order to access it, we’re going to have to have some uncomfortable conversations.”

In Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man, Acho takes on all the questions, large and small, insensitive and taboo, many white Americans are afraid to ask—yet which all Americans need the answers to, now more than ever. With the same open-hearted generosity that has made his video series a phenomenon, Acho explains the vital core of such fraught concepts as white privilege, cultural appropriation, and “reverse racism.” In his own words, he provides a space of compassion and understanding in a discussion that can lack both. He asks only for the listener’s curiosity—but along the way, he will galvanize all of us to join the antiracist fight.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books

©2020 Flatiron (P)2020 Macmillan Audio

Life changing

What a great book! This is perfect for white folks who want to know more about the Black perspective.

Relevant & Impactful

As a black business professional working at a Fortune 500 company this book is not only relevant but, incredibly digestible. I think it will likely be well received by anyone willing to learn and grow. The touches on so many topics that are real and he covers them in almost an objective way that doesn’t attack white people. His goal of education and progress is clear. I am truly ecstatic that he wrote this and planning to share with as many people as I can.

Must Read!!!

Incredible story telling, delivered complex (and uncomfortable) concepts and content in easy to understand ways, shared great examples, these are just some of the several reasons I loved this book. Acho is also the most engaging speaker. Thank you for taking the time to help educate us and address some common issues and questions that most are too afraid to ask. I will be listening again as part of my learning and allyship journey. Thank you.

excellent read

The author makes some really good points. His metaphors are on point and great use of historical references.

Thank you!

So many different topics in this book that were covered have always fleeted me. I appreciate the take on the subjects and they are truly uncomfortable conversations about another race. I do believe that certain points of the book People may misunderstand that this is a general idea of a bigger picture. Not every person believes the same things whether white black grey green purple yellow Orange for any other colour or race. This is to help better understand erases a hole both understanding white race and black races.

Powerful. well written and worth your time!

Emmanuel's way of explaining simple things in an incredibly well scripted and insightful way was the highlight of this book for me. Everything about this was amazing. I learn something new with each time I read this and would highly recommend giving it to people who can't seem to find "facts" on these topics. this book is powerful and will truly be something bigger in our schools and futures lives.

Light Skin Puerto Rican ... continue to learn

Growing up in a beautiful racially diverse family- this book challenged me to be even better ally to the black and brown community. I come from a place of love and I want to be sure I’m not blindsided in my thoughts to situations that may arise. This book helped me in some questions and created more. Beautifully written and delivered- I am a fan of his speeches and thought process. Thank you Emmanuel

Well done, Emmanuel.

This “uncomfortable conversation” is the dialogue starter we need to unravel systemic racism through knowledge, compassion, and understanding.

Sensational

I followed the YouTube and I am so honored to have listened to this book. I am learning everyday and I am grateful to Emmanuel for being so open and willing to teach.

Great book!

Thank you my brother, for who you are, and for taking the time to write this book.